MENSWEAR

May

Summer is approaching (finally!) and I have been looking out for lightweight skinny fit suits with unique textures. Linen suit has always been my top choice in the Spring/Summer until recently when I came across with this gorgeous woven seersucker suit from River Island. They have just arrived in perfect time as I have a couple of weddings to attend in a couple of months! What I love about the seersucker fabric in comparison with linen is the smoother touch but still remains the wrinkled and puckered appearance which works so well with summer. It is the new modern essential in my opinion, everyone should own a seersucker suit.

I love this new suiting collection from River Island as the fitting is unbelievably well if not perfect, well it is close to perfection for a ready-made suit. I compared it with my made to measure suit and the result is not far-off! Not many brands able to achieve this and they actually carry the jackets in 3 different sleeves length of the same chest size in short, regular and long. I am wearing Size 34 in short, and it fits me like a glove! The same applies to the trousers! This is a wow-factor for me as you are only paying for the ready-made price but in return you are getting very well fitted suit. Unless you are a model, otherwise you will understand the struggle when it comes to buying ready-made suiting! To make it slightly more interesting, I have also gone for the double breasted jacket as it looks more suave and opulent.

You can easily dress it up with a button up shirt and a tie like I do, or simply pair it with a white T-shirt for smart casual. Most importantly, you need to have fun with the styling! It’s a summer wedding after all. I have added a pocket square and a tie in stone colour with navy polka dots to go with the suit. I love the earthy tone of the accessories to make it more fun and yet relevant. If you are someone who loves bright colours, I would suggest you to accessorise the suit with bolder colours such as red, green or even burnt orange. These stone suede loafers with tassels from River Island are great for the summer too with a pair of no-show socks.

You can see the wrinkled/puckered texture from the close up image above. And the thin striped fabric also gives it an understated charm as supposed to plain navy suit. I have also chosen a penny collar shirt for this very special occasion because I find it less corporate especially with a tie.

Sep

This autumn, River Island presents a curated series of timeless styling essentials that transcend trend. These premium essentials are great for every man’s wardrobe from head to toe.

I’ve selected a few classics that will transform your wardrobe with style and versatility. They are turtle neck jumper, wash jeans, white sneakers, bomber jacket and smart coat.

With the very same outfit but different jackets, you will see the distinction of street style & smart casual aesthetic.

Roll neck jumper is great for casual or smart wear that transforms your image to a fresh perspective. You can also adjust the length of the roll neck to your preference which also changes the vibe of your outfit. You will notice two different lengths of the roll neck in two of my outfits.

Bomber jacket is a MUST for the Autumn (and Spring too). The dark green padded MA1 bomber jacket from River Island is great as all day outfit. It is great for the Autumn weather and it’s very comfortable and lightweight. Bomber jacket will never go out in fashion too. You can match it with T-shirt, button up shirt, knitwear and sweater – basically anything and everything! This also applies to the Tan smart overcoat, and the only difference is a smart coat gives you a smart look instead of too casual if you would like to impress someone in your first date! By pairing a smart coat with jeans and sneakers will make a great impression if you don’t want to be too dressed up for the occasion, you are just dressing down in a smart way.

Everyone needs a pair of dark wash jeans as they go well with pretty much every piece of clothing you own in your existing wardrobe. I like the fitting of these Dylan slim fit jeans because they are not as tight as skinny jeans but the cutting of the jeans is excellent.

The last but not least, white sneaker is also an all time classic in fashion. I find white sneaker is such an ease to match with any outfits, and at the same time it also makes the whole look clean and sleek. But be sure you look after your white sneakers! I always keep mine spotless – or I try!

Want the chance to win yourself a wardrobe of essentials from STYLE STAPLES? Tell me what your Style Staple is on Instagram and a winner will be chosen on the 16th September 2016 to win a River Island gift voucher worth £200.

Jul

As a fashion blogger & entrepreneur, business trip is now a big part of my life. Hence, long-haul flights are also getting more frequent. I love timeless fashion, as I believe that it is something that I would appreciate at any age in my life. Smythson has the very similar design concept in my opinion, a brand that combines opulence and minimal fashion aesthetic.

I have been travelling to 3 different countries in South East Asia this July, which also involved a 14 hours long-haul flight. The Burlington 48 Hour Travel bag in soft deerskin is perfect for the long-haul flight due to its spacious characteristic and the available compartments. I always pack all of my necessities based on entertainment and comfort. I do pack extra clothings for my long-haul flight because I would change few hours before landing. The Burlington Washbag is used to keep all of my toiletries such as electric toothbrush, toothpaste and travel size facial products.

It is also vital to pack the cables for my electronic devices such as mobile phones & headphones. These items would keep me occupied on the plane, especially I prefer to use my own headphones instead of the one provided by the airline due to comfort reason. One of my favourite feature of this Burlington travel bag is the 2 separated big compartments which allows me to allocate my belongings based on my own need. I use one compartment for the items that I need to access more regularly, whereas the other is used to keep the items that I may not need until near the end of my flight.

The exterior zip pocket is such a favourable feature of this bag for any laptop user. Now I don’t need to use my laptop sleeve anymore whenever I travel with this bag. It fits my 13-inch Macbook perfectly while keeping it safe and protected. The exterior slip pocket is also a smart addition to the bag which makes my reading material a lot more accessible.

The travel accessories below are used to keep my personal belongings organized. I love to keep my personal belongings organized so that I can access them efficiently whenever I need them. Nevertheless, I love the leather texture of these travel accessories as the textures have given them an opulent and modern yet timeless characteristic. For me, Smythson’s luxury goods are all about versatility, functionality and timeless designs – which is exactly what modern men require these days.

Jul

The Spring Summer Collection 2016 by SWIMS is functional, vibrant and fun. Their new Primaloft® line is designed for the guy that wants to look smart yet needs function. With its body temperature
regulating , wicking & quick dry aspects as well as naturally odor resistant features, this is a line that should be compulsory for your lunches at the beach club, feeling the warm breeze or chilling on a pineapple floatie, perhaps. 🙂

The timeless swimshorts from Gavitella collection use peached hydrophobic polyester fabric, it also has a super-soft feel, definitely your most comfortable swim trunk for the summer!

With the anti-bacterial mesh liner and inner sole, the anti-slip grip and non-marking sole,breathable ventilation gills for air circulation and water drainage, their loafers are perfect for any summer holiday!

The Bag is constructed in one piece of a 100% waterpoof PU foam – backed Nylon fabric, with coated zippers and thus what we call splash proof. Luxury pull-up leather handles and lots of molded genuine Swims detailing, make it a “loaded minimalist” product. Perfect for just about anything you need 24 hours / 48 hours on the go away from home!

Mar

Marty, oh Marty. This is definitely one of my favourite bag ever! I’ve been a fan of Mulberry for years now (since I got the Piccadilly travel bag). I always wanted a versatile backpack that is smart enough for both casual and formal occasion. Hence, I found this gorgeous Mulberry Small Marty. It has a clean and structured look that for me personally, great for dressed up as well as street style.

This backpack is very lightweight with full-grain leather. It has a card pocket with press stud closure on the back of the backpack. It also has adjustable leather straps, plus a small internal slip pocket and a large internal slip pocket. More detailed pictures can be found here.

Mar

Galet is an unmistakably classic and playful French luxury brand that designs handmade loafers for men. Galet has woven these two philosophies together to create an original and iconic shoe. Galet loafers are made in an atelier outside Paris, France and our craftsmen use traditional and time-honoured techniques. The shoes feature flexible rubber soles and are available in a variety of materials, including canvas, leather, suede and pony hair.

#GALEYMYWAY

These brown cow loafers from GALET are the part of the cowboy collection. These calf hair loafers are chic and durable alternative to the traditional leather loafer. They may be wild but you can always tone down the look by matching them with a smart and minimal outfit.

My key to this look is keeping the outfit with the same colour tone. Blue is my favourite colour and I always think that it matches well with tan/brown. Instead of overshadowing the brown cow loafers, I chose to keep my garments as clean as possible in order to allow my brown cows to shine!

Galet shoes are handmade in France with the highest quality materials and a Blake-stitched rubber sole, creating a structured loafer that offers supreme comfort and flexibility. Without a doubt, they are super comfy and you will know what I mean once you tried them! Thumbs up for making luxury shoes comfortable!

These loafers are easy to clean and only require being wiped along the grain with a lukewarm cloth. For best results, treat Galet shoes with water repellent spray regularly. Always care for your shoes! Check out Galet website for more french loafers and use promo code “thevisionist” for 15% off!

Jan

What do you wear at a farm? Boots? Wellies? A hat? Why not a pair of white sneakers and suit?! We can always go dapper at farm! 🙂

Jacob Holston’s suit played the perfect role for this when I went to check my crops (not really my crops and it’s winter now in UK!). The suit is made of 100% Italian fine wool and very light material. Love the effortless design and it’s ideal for casual/business meeting, low profile and yet presentable.

Jan

I’m not a monochrome blogger, but I am fell in love with the monochrome look during this winter, maybe it’s the dull weather in UK?

The whole look is basically from COS, which is a fashion brand for women and men who want modern, functional, considered design. I would say they do have the ‘monochrome’ aesthetic, not entirely, but generally they do have black and white clothing and accessories.

Having said that, their clothing details are the elements that you need paying attention to. The fabrics that they used have nice texture and interesting visual effects too. The Wool Melange Coat is just timeless to me for the modern men. And your style can’t go wrong with a pair of white leather sneakers nowadays! Oh yes, you have caught me! My look may not be so monochrome with a touch of Paul Hewitt’s Signature Line watch.

Hope you like the new theme for my website too! More categories will be coming soon including interior design! 🙂

Thank you for reading!

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Oct

Fairbanks Parka is the ‘all in one’ coat for the Autumn/Winter. It is waterproof, windproof, well it’s basically Autumn/Winter-proof for me. The parka has many compartments and therefore it is perfect for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, camping, etc. I also think that it is an excellent daily coat for a city gentleman, especially with the weather we get in UK. There’s real lambsfur inside the fully adjustable tube hood that keeps your neck warm and comfortable.

The brand new series of bags and backpacks from Swims combines the advanced fully waterproof welding technique with an easier leisure look than usually associated with these kinds. Now you can leave your bag anywhere wet and do not fear for your contents, or bring ice cubes and refreshments perfectly contained to the nearest retreat. Safe travels!

The exterior of Barry Workboot is made of water-proof treated nubuck leather and water-proof mesh. The inner side of the boot is made of soft and moist-absorbing lycra lining. They are super comfortable and stylish at the same time.

Please visit Swims for the Autumn/Winter 2015 collection and #seducetherain with me!